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We continue our evaluation of the ARTEMIS A-2001 and MIX-2010 Drink Mixers by experimenting with alternative milk and culinary applications. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Vasileia Fanarioti Yesterday, in part one of this […]

We test drive the A-2001 and MIX-2010 Drink Mixers by Greek manufacturer ARTEMIS. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Vasileia Fanarioti When it comes to drink mixers, ARTEMIS is a name that has […]

Travel to the east side of Los Angeles for some of the city’s best food spots and a vibrant specialty-coffee scene. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo sourced via Pixabay Note: The city of […]

Burning through over 40,000 acres, the Los Angeles wildfires have impacted a number of cafés and coffee workers throughout the city. We’ve compiled a list of resources for those impacted. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR […]

Five legendary baristas competed in the “Diamond is a Drink’s Best Friend“ contest—now you get to choose the winner! BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Acclaimed flavor manufacturer Torani is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and […]

Coffee professional and All-NBA basketball player Jimmy Butler celebrated the opening of BIGFACE’s first café in Miami last month. BY KENNETH R. OLSON Photos courtesy of BIGFACE Jimmy Butler, perennial NBA All-Star and avid coffee […]

In his newly released photographic collection, industry veteran Yiannis Taloumis tells the stories of coffee communities worldwide. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Yiannis Taloumis Through his newly released photographic collection “Coffee Routes,“ […]

Held in Belo Horizonte in November, Brazil’s International Coffee Week 2024 addressed the effects of global warming on coffee production. BY ISABELLE MANIBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of SIC With 2025 in full swing, the […]

How does wood-fired roasting work? John Di Ruocco, vice president of coffee at Mr. Espresso, explains one of the most traditional methods of roasting coffee. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Mr. Espresso […]

We trek through Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand, and reveal some of its most memorable specialty-coffee shops. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Bangkok: We all know of this vibrant Thai […]

Dragon fruit is finding a place in specialty-coffee shops around the world. Today, we trace the ingredient’s roots in Latin America and Southeast Asia. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Annie Spratt One […]

Jon Ferguson answers your most pressing equipment-related questions. Today, we discuss reading needle gauges on an espresso machine. BY JON FERGUSONBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Images courtesy of Jon Ferguson Have you ever imagined what it would […]

As the year comes to an end and 2025 fast approaches, we reflect on Barista Magazine Online’s most viewed stories of 2024. FROM STAFF REPORTS And just like that, another year is over! As we […]

We share more tips for café owners looking to venture into the baking world. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Jamie Hagan Last week, we launched part one of our guide for coffee […]

Thinking about entering the baking world? We share guidance for coffee shop owners looking to launch in-house bakery programs. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Josh Wilburne Are you a coffee shop owner […]

Coffee and pastries—is it possible for an establishment to do both well? We discuss whether the café-bakery business model is sustainable. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Honey Fangs Nothing complements a cup […]

We’ve gathered a list of our favorite holiday drinks from Distrito Coffee, Hanan Coffee Brewers, and more. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Toa Heftiba What are you sipping this Christmas? The holidays […]

Join us as we tour some of the city’s most memorable coffee shops. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover photo courtesy of Kalve Coffee Riga, the capital of Latvia and the most populous city in […]

We check out specialty-coffee industry news from this week. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle 21st African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition Scheduled for February 26–28, with Three-Day Safari Opportunity in Tanzania The […]

We continue our discussion about staff shortages and how they’re impacting coffee workers in the United States. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Louis Hansel This is part two of “Let’s Talk About: […]

With more cafés downsizing, many baristas are experiencing burnout. We explore the root of the issue, and how it’s been impacting coffee workers in the United States. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by […]

Join us as we test drive the innovative manual coffee roaster, guided by Greece’s 2025 Roasting Champion Argiris Fakos. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of Naked Portafilter Hungarian equipment boutique Naked Portafilter […]

We immersed ourselves in Manchester’s vibrant coffee culture at the inaugural Slurp Fest, an innovative event organized by locals. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Steffi Njoya On November 13-15, Manchester, U.K., played […]

Welcome to our recurring online specialty-coffee industry news roundup. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Roastar Introduces Updated Design Lab Interface for Custom Packaging Solutions Roastar, a prominent provider of custom flexible packaging, […]

We hear Barista Magazine Online readers’ thoughts surrounding employee benefits, and whether or not café owners should provide them. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Mike Gattorna Welcome to part two of “Let’s […]

Should coffee shop owners be obligated to provide employee benefits? We ask our online readers what they think. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Daryan Shamkhali In recent years, employee benefits such as […]

The documentary film outlines the dedication and artistry of baristas as they navigate the world of coffee competitions. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Cole Torode The recently released 30-minute documentary “The Flower […]